We also love podcasts so if any specific episode of the BP shows come to mind let me know! 

Our state licensing department provides the list of licensees for free upon request. 

And your net worth will thank you.If you still want to go ahead, you'd be better off buying a house than an apartment because, while the value of the building itself will go to 0, you'll still have the value of the land, bearing in mind that the land might actually lose value too given the depopulation and the yen depreciation.Sorry if I'm pooping a party but make sure you understand what you're getting into (which you're already doing by asking the forum) and then make the decision that's right for you according to your objectives.

There is no greater wealth than peace of mind - Buddha -I hear you and exited for the same reasons. 

In the eyes of the law, it's no different than a cane or a wheelchair.Keep in mind, just because the ESA is not considered a pet doesn't mean it gets to run rampant, disturb the neighbors, crap all over the parking lot, or tear up the house.

I recommend you speak with a lender about reviewing whether you could qualify for a loan prior to making an offer, as I've seen these kinds of things blow up.

Possibly a good move, IF you don’t blow the investment or IF the investment doesn’t blow up.  

Im trying to stay hopeful that it will turn around but I just keep receiving blow after blow.

I have noticed quite a few posters lately that are requesting help, opinions, prices and information on their properties where a good answer would require either the square footage, the location or both....and they provide neither.

(seems straight forward)B) Landlord denies the request for ESA exemption of pet fee / pet rent, but offers the applicant the unit if they ARE willing to pay fee / rent for the animal as a pet.Or...